Thursday, March 7, 2024

Bloom Eatery & Spirits -- Santa Clara, CA (Breakfast, Brunch spot)

This small, nondescript-looking spot may not seem noteworthy upon passersby, but the bland, strip mall venue is not reflective of the incredible eats inside. Located at 202 Saratoga Ave, this is a place to get to early, otherwise, you will have to prepare to wait in a line out the door. 

Once inside, the hustle and bustle of smiling waitstaff and juice machines gave a good indication of the scratch-made type of food that is served. After this experience, I would be more than happy to get squished into a small booth to taste these flavors again. 


https://www.bloomeatery.com/

Here are some of the things I've enjoyed.



Bloom's Breakfast Burrito. This was a hearty burrito. The warm flour tortilla was filled with marinated flank steak, scrambled eggs, grilled red onions, crispy potatoes, roasted chilies, fresh avocado, and a blend of cheddar and jack cheeses. I'm also happy to note there was no filler, such as rice; it was all hefty ingredients. This was served with a side of crema, house made green and house made red salsa, which were fresh and made for very nice complements to the meal.







Carnitas Bene. The carnitas were made from scratch and served with fresh avocado, pickled onion, two perfectly poached eggs, and house made pico de gallo. If this wasn't mouth-watering enough, all this was piled on top of a halved, freshly baked, house made English muffin. I opted for the cup of fruit over the potatoes, but I may just get the potatoes next time. The green tomatillo salsa was vibrant and the red salsa was zesty and added a tiny, but appreciated, bit of heat.



Every dish I tasted was fantastic and every dish I saw on other patrons' tables also looked fantastic. I will definitely be back for brunch or lunch to try those other offerings.